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Plan introduction
Since its inception in 2004, the Taiwan Health Promoting School (HPS) initiative has gained recognition from most domestic and international experts and the faculty of most schools. Various local government education and health units have also actively participated in the initiative. From 2010 to 2011, the Ministry of Education launched the second-generation HPS mechanism, which was an extension of the development model of the first generation of health promoting schools in Taiwan, emphasizing evidence-based practice and international communication.

In 2019, the third-generation HPS (HPS 3.0) initiative was introduced and gradually promoted to pursue the sustainable development of HPS. This ongoing initiative combines international trends with Taiwan`s local characteristics.
Planning main axis
For schools, taking care of children and adolescents, who are valuable assets of the nation, is of paramount importance. Adopting an inclusive model to address the health needs of all school personnel and employing strategies to effectively utilize various health promotion opportunities are essential. Proactive reinforcement and expansion of school health activities are required to safeguard student health and achieve holistic care.

In June 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released global standards and indicators for HPS. These standards outline eight criteria for establishing a sustainable system that aligns with promoting health education at school and well-being objectives, meeting the needs of school students and communities, and providing the necessary resources and support for health promoting school systems.

Taiwan`s HPS 3.0 initiative draws from global standards, building upon the six major categories of the second-generation HPS (HPS 2.0) and incorporating the focal points in international standards. It has developed eight standards covering both governmental and school-related dimensions, namely standards for government resources and policies, school policies toward whole-school approach, school community and stakeholder engagement, school and community partnerships, school curriculum incorporates health and well-being, school physical environment, school social-emotional environment, and school health services and resources.

In addition to effectively connecting within the school environment, HPS 3.0 places increased emphasis on governmental-level policies, leadership, and resource allocation as well as school-level“whole-school approach”management, aiming to strengthen the involvement of all HPS. This system aims to align with promoting health education at school and well-being objectives, ensuring sustainable operation. Furthermore, it envisions a development journey that begins from kindergartens and extends to universities, thereby linking growth and learning throughout the school years.
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Case
2023 Padan Asang School in Kaohsiung City - Health Promoting School Feature Award Program "Excellence Gold Award"

2023 Padan Asang School in Kaohsiung City - Health Promoting School Feature Award Program "Excellence Gold Award"

Activities highlights
2024-06-27 Health Promoting School Project Presentation 2024-06-27 Health Promoting School Project Presentation

K-12 Education Administration (MOE) & Health Promotion Administration (HPA) 「2024 Health Promoting School Project Presentation」 ( Health Promoting School Feature Award Competition )

2023 Empowerment Training Workshop for Core Staff of Health-Promoting Schools, Education Units and Health Units 2023 Empowerment Training Workshop for Core Staff of Health-Promoting Schools, Education Units and Health Units

2023 Empowerment Training Workshop for Core Staff of Health-Promoting Schools, Education Units and Health Units 9/14 1st Empowerment Training Workshop (Taichung City) 9/19 2nd Empowerment Training Workshop (Taitung County) 9/21 3rd Empowerment Training Workshop (Yunlin County) 11/16 4th Empowerment Training Workshop (Taichung City, Taitung County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Changhua County, Chiayi County, Tainan City)

2023-11-14 Training for Core Staff of Health-Promoting Schools, Education Units and Health Units - Visit Activity at New Taipei City Xizhi Elementary School 2023-11-14 Training for Core Staff of Health-Promoting Schools, Education Units and Health Units - Visit Activity at New Taipei City Xizhi Elementary School

2023-11-14 Training for Core Staff of Health-Promoting Schools, Education Units and Health Units - Visit Activity at New Taipei City Xizhi Elementary School Venue: 2023 Health Promoting School Feature Award Program-Gold Award School-New Taipei City Xizhi Elementary School